THE GUYVER 2: DARK HERO (1994)
I have a clause written into my "7 in 7" contract* that states my holiday-fueled spate of reviews must include a sequel of some sort. Otherwise, I probably would have covered the first Guyver film, which I prefer. This sleek follow-up is by no means substandard, but it's marred by a lack of tokusatsu action (relative to the original, that is) and David Gale. In fact, I can barely remember the villains in Dark Hero. Picking up where The Guyver left off, Sean (our biomech-infused superhero) investigates an archeological dig that has resulted in the discovery of cave drawings. These primeval images might be related to the things he keeps seeing in his dreams. Meanwhile, there are new Zoanoid sightings in the mountains of Utah. What are Zoanoids?
You really need to see The Guyver, but basically, it has something to do with a spaceship and the development of droid armor that is to be used in intergalactic warfare. If the premise sounds like a loopy comic book, that's because it was based on a manga of the same name. Seemingly, Dark Hero is the fan favorite, but again, I champion its 1991 predecessor. It has more personality, and yes, (slightly) more monsters. It goes without saying that the special effects are still extraordinary. I've been running on low batteries as of late, so I admit to succumbing to the 127-minute running time on one or two occasions. If the bloat doesn't bother you, definitely give this flick a watch.
*Signed in stage blood.
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